Rep. Artur Davis
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Honoring the 100th anniversary of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. [HR-730]
Honors the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on its 100th anniversary. Commends the school's status as a leading public university that excels in academics, athletics, and its students' quality of life.
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Recognizing the tragic loss of life that occurred at the Cherry Mine in Cherry, Illinois, on its 100th anniversary and the contributions to worker and mine safety that resulted from this and other disasters. [HR-752]
Honors the 259 miners lost in the tragedy known as the Great Cherry Mine Disaster on its 100th anniversary. Supports the important safety measures that were enacted as a resulted of this terrible incident and others around the country like it.
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Demanding that the Government of Iran immediately disclose the existence of any additional nuclear-related facilities and provide unfettered access to its Qom enrichment facility. [HR-782]
Demands that the government of Iran immediately disclose the existence of any additional nuclear-related facilities. Urges the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to proceed as soon as possible with inspections of the Qom enrichment facility. Insists that Iran provide IAEA inspectors immediate and unfettered access to its Qom facility and any other such facilities not yet disclosed.
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Recognizing the importance and sustainability of the United States hardwoods industry and urging that United States hardwoods and the products derived from United States hardwoods be given full consideration in any program directed at constructing environmentally preferable commercial, public, or private buildings. [HR-81]
Recognizes that U.S. hardwoods are an abundant, sustainable, and legal resource. Urges giving U.S. hardwoods and derivative products full consideration in programs directed at constructing environmentally preferable commercial, public, or private buildings.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence. [HR-817]
Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should: (1) continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities; and (2) support programs designed to end domestic violence.
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Recognizing the significance of Black History Month. [HR-83]
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history. Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation. Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.
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Congratulating President Obama for winning of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. [HR-864]
Congratulates President Barack Hussein Obama for winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, on behalf of all the people of the United States.
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Calling on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the "Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict" in multilateral fora. [HR-867]
Considers the "Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict" (Goldstone Report) to be biased and unworthy of further consideration or legitimacy. Supports the Administration's efforts to combat anti-Israel bias at the United Nations (U.N.). Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose any endorsement of the Report in multilateral fora, including through leading opposition to any U.N. General Assembly resolution and through vetoing any U.N. Security Council resolution that endorses the Report's contents, seeks
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Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year. [HR-89]
Encourages Americans to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day each year. Encourages schools and teachers to educate students on the great contributions veterans have made to the country and its history, both while serving as members of the Armed Forces and after completing their service. Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year in connection with the observance of Veterans Day calling on Americans to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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Commending the Real Salt Lake soccer club for winning the 2009 Major League Soccer Cup. [HR-942]
Commends the Real Salt Lake soccer club for winning the 2009 Major League Soccer Cup, the first in the franchise's history.